{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-stoic-massimo-pigliucci-9781541607101","title":"How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn engaging guide to how Stoicism--the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius-- can help us flourish today \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I've read.\" --Timothy Ferriss, author of \u003ci\u003eThe 4-Hour Workweek \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this thoroughly updated edition of the modern classic \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired Emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to live well. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that focuses our attention on what is possible and gives us perspective on what is unimportant. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we handle our money when our markets are in turmoil? How can we survive great personal tragedy? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whoever we are, Stoicism has something for us--and \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Massimo Pigliucci\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1541607104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781541607101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.65d","brand":"Massimo Pigliucci","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852928102655,"sku":"9781541607101","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-be-a-stoic-massimo-pigliucci-9781541607101","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}